I need to know how much sand to mix with one bag of type n morter?

Type N— One part portland cement, one part hydrated lime or lime putty, and six parts sand; or, one part type II masonry cement and three parts sand. Type N mortar is suitable for general use in above-grade exposed masonry where high compressive or lateral strength is not required.

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Last time I looked the proportions are all listed on the back of the bag. Can you explain what you are doing and why you choose Type N?

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Originally Posted by ballengerb1

Last time O looked the proportions are all listed on the back of the bag. Can you explain what you are doing and why you choose Type N?

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I am setting up a block wall under my mobile home I have #80 lb bags of type N morter mix but did not know how much sand to mix with each bag I am laying 6 inch block with it. Thanks RUSS

OK sounds like you are just using up what was at hand. Type N is not the most convenient since you can buy readi-mix mortar and just add water.

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Originally Posted by ballengerb1

OK sounds like you are just using up what was at hand. Type N is not the most convenient since you can buy readi-mix mortar and just add water.

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Well I don't know what you mean about just using up what's at hand but I still don't know the answer how much sand vs morter? Plus the ready mix was a little costly but thanks anyway. RUSS

Maybe I misunderstood your wording when you said you had a bag. I figured you had the bag for a while and were just using it up. Yes the readi-mix is more costly but you don't have to go get sand and lime and mix it yourself, you are paying for the covenience. Doesn't amricca answer your proportion question in post #2. Type N is not as strong as some others. Keep this cahrt for future reference. Masonry